Elias Kane

American politician (1794–1835)
Person human Q368062
Elias Kane
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Elias Kane

Summary

Elias Kane is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], he… he was born on June 7, 1794[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on December 12, 1835[5]. He worked as a politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Elias Kane was born in New York City[2].
  • Elias Kane died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Elias Kane was born on June 7, 1794[3].
  • Elias Kane died on December 12, 1835[5].
  • Elias Kane is buried at Congressional Cemetery[10].
  • Elias Kane's father was John Kane[11].
  • Elias Kane's mother was Sybil Kane[12].
  • A child of Elias Kane was Mary Kane Gibbs[13].
  • Elias Kane held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Elias Kane worked as a politician[6].
  • Elias Kane worked as a judge[7].
  • Elias Kane worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Elias Kane held the position of member of the Illinois House of Representatives[15].
  • Elias Kane held the position of United States senator[16].
  • Elias Kane held the position of United States senator[17].
  • Elias Kane held the position of United States senator[18].
  • Elias Kane held the position of United States senator[19].
  • Elias Kane held the position of United States senator[20].
  • Elias Kane is recorded as male[21].
  • Elias Kane's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Elias Kane was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • Elias Kane's family name is recorded as Kane[24].
  • Elias Kane's given name is recorded as Elias[25].
  • Elias Kane's work location is recorded as Washington, D.C.[26].
  • Elias Kane's work location is recorded as Springfield[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Elias Kane's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on June 7, 1794[3]. His father was John Kane[11]. His mother was Sybil Kane[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8]. Positions held include member of the Illinois House of Representatives[15], a position[28], in United States[29] and United States senator[16], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

A child of Elias Kane was Mary Kane Gibbs[13]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

Elias Kane died on December 12, 1835[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He is buried at Congressional Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Elias Kane include Kane County[32], a county of Illinois[33], in United States[34], founded in 1836[35].

Why It Matters

Elias Kane ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Entities named for him include Kane County[32], a county of Illinois[33], in United States[34], founded in 1836[35].

FAQs

Where was Elias Kane born?

Elias Kane was born in New York City[2].

Where did Elias Kane die?

Elias Kane passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Elias Kane's parents?

Elias Kane's father was John Kane[11]. Elias Kane's mother was Sybil Kane[12].

What did Elias Kane do for work?

Elias Kane worked as politician[6], judge[7], and lawyer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, judge, lawyer
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  2. 17d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, judge, lawyer
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Instance of human
    Position held member of the Illinois House of Representatives, United States senator, United States senator +4
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31747|batch #31747]]: Remove redundant described by source (P1343) - ID P12578 is present."
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